(caption) X-rated: Rihanna gets raunchy on the cover of GQ magazine with a topless shot. (caption1) Tough chick: The singer is filming a new video for song Hard and chose an unusual spikey dress.(caption2) Armed and deadly: Rihanna shows off her weapons of choice.

Rihanna’s raunchy makeover continues, as the pop singer graced a magazine cover in little more than a pair of leather hotpants.

Despite her arms being strategically placed, the daring shot of a topless Rihanna leaves little to the imagination.

Rihanna is seen featured on the forthcoming issue of the US edition of GQ magazine as she continues her high-profile publicity campaign for new album Rated R.

And it’s clear has is keen to push the boundaries both visually and musically. Rihanna has worked hard to relaunch her career following the abuse incident she suffered at the hands of ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.

And it appears she has taken inspiration from the pop world’s emerging superstar Lady GaGa.

‘She has a very bold, fearless image,” Rihanna told MTV News on the set of her Hard music video.

‘I have to say, I have so much respect for original artists and artists who aren’t afraid to do what they want to do,’ Rihanna said.

‘That’s what I respect most, she’s so awesome.’And in tribute to her new heroine, Rihanna wore a GaGa-esque dress with huge spongy spikes for the promo shoot and carried a rifle.

— Daily Mail

TV star Kourtney Kardashian gives birth to a bouncing baby boy

American socialite Kourtney Kardashian has given birth to her first child.

The reality TV star, 30, and on/off boyfriend Scott Disick, 26, welcomed a little boy named Mason Dash Disick on Monday morning.

The 7lbs 6oz tot, who was born in the Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles, arrived a week early. The baby’s middle name Dash is an abbreviation of the family’s surname and the name of their Los Angeles clothing boutique.

Kourtney’s younger sister Kim Kardashian wrote on her Twitter page: ‘I’m an auntie! My little Mason Dash Disick is here! We are so happy.’

Since announcing her baby news in August, Kourtney has been filling the US gossip magazines with every little detail of her pregnancy. Kourtney split up with Scott earlier this year but they reconciled after finding out she was pregnant.

— Daily Mail

Spice on the ice

Emma Bunton is planning to Spice up the next series of Dancing On Ice after being confirmed as the newest member of the judging panel.

The 33-year-old replaces Ruthie Henshall, who was ditched by show bosses after her lacklustre comments failed to impress.

Like her predecessor Emma has no ice skating experience, but will be judging the performances when the series returns in the New Year. Emma said: ‘I’m so excited to be joining a show that I have been a huge fan of since it began and to be working with Torvill and Dean! I can’t wait to get started!’

A spokesman for ITV said Emma’s experience with the Spice Girls would make her an ideal judge.

— Daily Mail

Gorgeous in garters

There was no chance of Gossip Girl star Taylor Momsen letting things go on the slide as she stepped out in New York Monday.

The blonde US actress arrived on location to begin another day’s filming for the hit show, with her stockings held firmly up with garters.

Taylor, 16, teamed the look with a short skirt, loose-fit T-shirt and flowing leather coat and a pair of boot heels. She headed straight to her trailer where she changed into a pair of patterned fishnet tights and had her make-up done.

— Daily Mail